"When he first came over he had to adapt to the Premier League and he wasn't very strong physically, but he can put a shift in, he runs a lot, he works hard, he scores his goals, he sets up his teammates. He is a fantastic player.

"I wouldn't sell him. It is not for nothing that Oscat plays for Brazil as well, which is a massive, strong side."

It wasn't long ago that Oscar penned a new long-term contract extension that ties him to the Blues until 2019, but his recent drop in form has raised doubts about his future moving forward.

He's now gone 13 games in all competitions without a goal for Chelsea and has failed to provide an assist in the Premier League since January 10.

It's a record that is not lost on Mourinho, who has used the Brazil international sparingly over the past three months.

Uncertain future?

Having completed 90 minutes only once in that time - against Liverpool in the Capital One Cup - it appears the writing is on the wall for the £70,000-a-week star, despite Zenden's words of warning for The Special One.

Chelsea fans: Do you think Jose Mourinho would be making a mistake selling Oscar this summer? Or is he now surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge? Share your thoughts below...

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